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Monday 12 August 2024

Foster-Armstrong Co. Piano Serial Nos.

1900

23000

1903

29000

1906

31900

1909

33800

1912

36000

1915

37800

1918

47000

1921

56600

1924

59700

1927

61300

1930

62400

1932

62600

It is remarkable that data on piano serial numbers has survived so well for over a century. However, some inaccuracies are inevitable. These serial numbers are to be used only as a rough guide to a piano's age. An exact date does not make a material difference to a piano assessment. To be within 2 to 5 years is accurate enough to give an informed report on a piano.

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